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... is subject to change without prior written permission of Windows accessibility options and features. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of this document is prohibited without notice. Mobility For users with disabilities. The...colored buttons and tabs used in the United States and/or other countries. © 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. Windows Vista is accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Visual The printer...
... is subject to change without prior written permission of Windows accessibility options and features. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of this document is prohibited without notice. Mobility For users with disabilities. The...colored buttons and tabs used in the United States and/or other countries. © 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. Windows Vista is accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Visual The printer...
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... cartridges...11 Ink-backup mode...12 Ink-backup mode output...13 Exit ink-backup mode...13 4 Connect the printer USB...14 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...15 Print photos with a border...17 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 Exif Print...19 Store and handle photo paper 20 Save money and ink...
... cartridges...11 Ink-backup mode...12 Ink-backup mode output...13 Exit ink-backup mode...13 4 Connect the printer USB...14 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...15 Print photos with a border...17 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 Exif Print...19 Store and handle photo paper 20 Save money and ink...
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...one print cartridge 49 Installation instructions...49 Align the print cartridges...51 Automatically clean print cartridges 52 View estimated ink levels...52 Maintain the printer body...53 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 53 Manually clean print cartridges 53 Maintain print cartridges...54...or quality 40 Print resolution...41 Maximum dpi...41 Resize a document ...42 Bound two-sided documents...42 Print a Web page...43 Presentation printing...44 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 45 Set default print settings...45 Printer Properties dialog box...46 What's This?
...one print cartridge 49 Installation instructions...49 Align the print cartridges...51 Automatically clean print cartridges 52 View estimated ink levels...52 Maintain the printer body...53 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 53 Manually clean print cartridges 53 Maintain print cartridges...54...or quality 40 Print resolution...41 Maximum dpi...41 Resize a document ...42 Bound two-sided documents...42 Print a Web page...43 Presentation printing...44 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 45 Set default print settings...45 Printer Properties dialog box...46 What's This?
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... 58 Incompatible print cartridges 58 Out of paper...62 There was an error writing to USB port 62 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 62 Installation problems...62 Power light is on or flashing...64 What the flashing light means 65 If an error message appears 65... border 84 For small photo paper 85 For small photo paper with a tear-off tab 85 Print quality is poor...86 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 87 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 89 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...91...
... 58 Incompatible print cartridges 58 Out of paper...62 There was an error writing to USB port 62 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 62 Installation problems...62 Power light is on or flashing...64 What the flashing light means 65 If an error message appears 65... border 84 For small photo paper 85 For small photo paper with a tear-off tab 85 Print quality is poor...86 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 87 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 89 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...91...
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...100 Placing a call...100 After the phone support period 100 B Technical information Printer specifications...101 Notice to Windows 2000 users 101 Environmental product stewardship program 101 Paper use...102 Plastics...102 Material safety data sheets 102 Recycling program...102 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 102 Energy Star® notice...102 Disposal of waste... (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 106 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 106 Toxic and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
...100 Placing a call...100 After the phone support period 100 B Technical information Printer specifications...101 Notice to Windows 2000 users 101 Environmental product stewardship program 101 Paper use...102 Plastics...102 Material safety data sheets 102 Recycling program...102 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 102 Energy Star® notice...102 Disposal of waste... (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 106 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 106 Toxic and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
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..., change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn how to connect the printer to use and replace the print cartridges. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to your...
..., change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn how to connect the printer to use and replace the print cartridges. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to your...
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.... For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level ...of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. Special features Special features 7 The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6...
.... For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level ...of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. Special features Special features 7 The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6...
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3 Get started • Printer at a glance • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode Printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Power button and light 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started Get started
3 Get started • Printer at a glance • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode Printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Power button and light 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started Get started
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... button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on and off might cause printer failure. Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to turn the printer on and off. 1 USB port Power button and light... Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray...
... button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on and off might cause printer failure. Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to turn the printer on and off. 1 USB port Power button and light... Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray...
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Raise the printer cover. 2. Lower the paper tray. 3. Fold out the tray extension. 4. Lower the printer cover. Chapter 3 Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Get started 10 Get started
Raise the printer cover. 2. Lower the paper tray. 3. Fold out the tray extension. 4. Lower the printer cover. Chapter 3 Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Get started 10 Get started
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...supplies. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For information on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri...the paper tray. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding the paper...
...supplies. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For information on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri...the paper tray. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding the paper...
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...the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. Get... in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is removed from each print cartridge. The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on...
...the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. Get... in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is removed from each print cartridge. The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on...
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... • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri...-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Get started Ink-backup mode 13 Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode....
... • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri...-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Get started Ink-backup mode 13 Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode....
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For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 14 Connect the printer NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 14 Connect the printer NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
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... Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Prepare to the left. 2. Print photos 15 For more information, see Ink-backup mode....0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Learn how to print photos Print borderless photos. Print borderless photos To print borderless ...
... Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Prepare to the left. 2. Print photos 15 For more information, see Ink-backup mode....0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Learn how to print photos Print borderless photos. Print borderless photos To print borderless ...
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Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Otherwise, follow the instructions that are using photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Place the photo paper in a software program that the tab is pointing away from the ...Maximum dpi drop-down and the short edge should point towards the printer. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo...
Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Otherwise, follow the instructions that are using photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Place the photo paper in a software program that the tab is pointing away from the ...Maximum dpi drop-down and the short edge should point towards the printer. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo...
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...should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. If you are using is flat. 3. Print photos Use the What's This? Print photos with a border 17 Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo ...the document completely borderless. Verify that appear in the right side of photo paper. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. For information about the features that the photo paper is flat. 5. ...
...should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. If you are using is flat. 3. Print photos Use the What's This? Print photos with a border 17 Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo ...the document completely borderless. Verify that appear in the right side of photo paper. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. For information about the features that the photo paper is flat. 5. ...
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... includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program. Use the What's This? Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos help to the Advanced tab, and...
... includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program. Use the What's This? Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos help to the Advanced tab, and...
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...photos, you must have colors that appear washed out. You can also select the Off setting if you print are printing. In the HP Real Life Technologies Photo fix drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate photo paper type. The printer software then uses this information... the Internet. Click the Features tab. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. The Basic setting sharpens the images that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. You can remove red-eye coloring in the photo when using the Off or Basic mode ...
...photos, you must have colors that appear washed out. You can also select the Off setting if you print are printing. In the HP Real Life Technologies Photo fix drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate photo paper type. The printer software then uses this information... the Internet. Click the Features tab. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. The Basic setting sharpens the images that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. You can remove red-eye coloring in the photo when using the Off or Basic mode ...
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...Maximum dpi drop-down list, click Normal or Best. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. 6. For more than 10 mm (0.4 inch), flatten the paper by its edges. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. The paper might ...start to Best or Maximum dpi. When you have finished printing, return any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and...
...Maximum dpi drop-down list, click Normal or Best. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. 6. For more than 10 mm (0.4 inch), flatten the paper by its edges. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. The paper might ...start to Best or Maximum dpi. When you have finished printing, return any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and...